Wichita eagle., 1887-05-06
ADJOURNED.
The Sunday School Convention
to Meet at the Call
OF the
Executive Committee Election Of OF
Acers for the Ensuing Year
Liberal Donation.
The forenoon was occupied very largely

One of the best meetings Of the convention
was the Bible reading service conducted by
the Rev. ]. A. Bright, Of Abilene, on 1.-THE
Teachers Work and Reward"
At 8 o'clock report Of committees were
called for-The business committee reported
the organization Of two new districts and
some changes in old ones.
Officers for the ensuing year were elected:
DR.. j. W. Redden, Topeka, president
Rev. j. A. Bright, Abilene, recording sec
rotary.
c. L. Davidson, Wichita, treasurer.
Executive Committee. F. Drake Empo-
ria, chairman; T. B. Sweet, Topeka; II. c.
Rash, Abilene; Rev. Henry Mackay, Empo-
ria; j. W. Campbell, Topeka; Rev. B. F.
Watson, Leavenworth; Rev. I. F. Dornblas-
err. Topeka; G.. Humble, Wichita; Alison
Case, Oswego.
Hon. T. B. Sweet presented the question o.
making the general secretary salaried Off
Ger. He said it was more question of will
than of ability. The work was needed and
in no other way could it be done If any
chcrch or Sunday school did not need our
help, we needed theirs, and they should re-
call the question, cam my brothers keep
err" Though as they could help the needy
ones.
Although our assets were large we were
in debt, and to put the work squarely on its
feet, Bro Sweet proposed to pay all our
debts if we would turn over to him all un-
paid pledges and raise 50 600 for the ensuing
n Loo nd In
took hold with will.
Rev. J. A. Bright was chosen general sec
rotary by the convention, which by counties,
churches. Sunday Schools and individuals at
once subscribed over 5000.
The question being passed very interest
ing historical addresses were made by the
Rev. S. D. Stoors and II. Clarkson.
+ Rev. Storrs had the record of the first con-
vention held 81 years ego, and he traced the
growth and development of the work during
its earlier years. Then Mr. c., who was for
five years statistical secretary Of the associa-
tion, continued the history. Some Of the
resolutions passed Is years ago read like
prophecy concerning prohibition, showing
that the sentiment Of prohibition is no new
thing in Kansas, and if the nation shall come
up to these resolutions as the state Of Kansas
has done we shall indeed be worthy of the
name, The Land of Liberty.
The addresses and the paper containing
report of our first state convention were
handed to the historian of our association
and will be published in the State S. s. Jour
nal, of which the convention ordered 5000
copies published.
A resolution expressing the high apprecia-
ton Of the association Of the work done
during the past year Of our general secreta-
ry Hon. Nelson Case, and conveying to him
our hea, tfelt thanks for the same was passed
unanimously.
Solving in the Sunday School," by Rev.
F. T. Ingalls-We must have money to make
our work success. All our religious in
slit utions depend upon the voluntary con
tributions of the people. It is a measure and
test Of their devotion. The best results are
obtained not by the large gifts of the few,
but the small gifts of the many. The earlier
we train people to this work of giving the
better. What is raised for home work is just
as sacred as that done for work abroad. No
envelopes. In primary classes we may have
children march to music and deposit their
gift on the altar Children can be trained to
give something OF their own to the Lord reg
ularly.
Rev. S. B. Bsrnitx-Raise money from the
scriptural standpoint. One tenth as An
obligation, but all that you have and are as
free will Offering. What we want is
Christian living by Christian giving. Giving
is an act of worship and nothing else should
be done at the same time. Have an inter
estipg OF ject to present before the children
for their support, as an orphan child, then
2. 3 or children. Let the money 60 direct
to its place. Give the children reason for
giving. The little brown jug l invented
though it was stolen by a Chicago man. Our
first offerings in this jug smounted to $500.
The time and place of the next meeting Of
the Association was left to the executive
committee
The elements of successful teaching was
opened by Rev. W. 7. Harper.
First-Securing attention absolutely nee
essary.
Second, -Awskening interest or curiosity;
make them believe there is something Ill
the lesson that they are very anxious to
know.
Third, -Directing the investigation Of the
p upil; not telling them but getting them to
find out for themselves.
Fourth, Stimulating thought; causing
hem to think as well as to find out facts
FIfth-Arousing enthusiasm
Sixth-The development Of character as
the climax and elimination Of all.
Rev. Barnitz added sanctified gunption-
Precisely at p. M. the convention adj
journed to enjoy the hospitality Of our citi-
nens in a run around tie city. About thirty
carriages were in waiting and while all
could not be filed, as soon as the friends were
40 GARD, Mr.. j. R. Snively with his splendid
te am of bays led the procession up Lawrence
to 18th street, out to FAN mount, along Hill
side avenue, down Douglas avenue to the
West Side and up again into Davidson Park.
Excepting little dust in the city, the drive
was delightful and greatly enjoyed.
At the evening session Prof. Burke, with
his chorus led a service OF song. Prof Bel
cher, on the grand organ. accompanied IAN
Hail the Power Of Jesus Name" Prof.
Burke sang temperance solo, vety popular
In Chicago, Save the Boys" which greatly
pleased the audience.
After few remarks, the chairman called
upon Bro. ClaI kson. who Was present at the
sixth annual meeting, and for six years was